1996 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 1998 Nissan President
To start off, 1998 Nissan President is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 50 kg more than 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero has manual transmission. 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Mitsubishi Pajero | 1998 Nissan President | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
Model | Pajero | President |
Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2972 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3040 mm |